

Jennifer Jenkins
Democratic candidate for U.S. House in Florida

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Jennifer Jenkins is trading at 3% to win the FL-08 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
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Current roleSpeech-language pathologist
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationFlorida
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BackgroundSpeech-language pathologist
Notable personal detailsJennifer Jenkins is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Florida’s 8th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She previously served on the Brevard County School Board (District 3), first elected in 2020. Jenkins’ professional background includes work in education as a speech-language pathologist, and she has lived in Satellite Beach, Florida with her husband and daughter.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies that prioritize affordability for working families and criticizes tax breaks for billionaires while defending funding for programs like healthcare. Emphasizes lowering costs for Floridians and opposing legislation she describes as providing benefits to the wealthy at the expense of everyday Americans.
Healthcare
Supports expanding Medicaid in Florida, restoring and strengthening Affordable Care Act subsidies to lower premiums, protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions, and investing in access to mental health care.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports access to abortion and says she will champion abortion rights and safe, healthy abortion access while opposing extremist restrictions. Positions emphasize protecting reproductive health as part of healthcare access for Floridians.
Latest News
Jennifer Jenkins is in the news as a candidate in Florida’s 2026 U.S. Senate race, which has now been set for the Aug. 18 primary and Nov. 3 general election after filing closed. Recent coverage also points to a more competitive Florida political environment, with polls showing Democrats have a possible opening in the Senate race. Broader election reporting has also focused on Florida voting rules and deadlines that will shape the campaign.
Latest Polls
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Campaign Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Campaign finance totals from the latest available reporting period.
2026
LatestCycle 2026
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